Lost in the SBC world
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Lost in the SBC world ok so ive been doing the car thing for about 6 years now and ive alway worked heavily into the ls1 field, well me and my brother recently aquired a 76 stingray and i really dont know where to start. im looking for like 400hp at most nothing crazy just something for us to go cruising in. we dont have a huge budget and well be doing all the work.
So I assume you're starting with a stock smogger 350? Do a basic rebuild of the shortblock, vortec heads & decent cam and you're at 400+. Post up what your actual budget is & what you're starting with and you'll get more detailed responses.
jmm is right on the money where 95% of every one wil say Vortec heads and a decent cam, BAM, there is your power. Idealy if you are not worried about numbers matching(if it still is) then geta 87+ block so you can use OE roller setup, the lifers from a LS1 will even work in them, that way there is not cam button or highly priced retro lifters. Saves a HUGE headache.
Rebuild the 350 and make it a 383, lower rpm range which means less need for gear and stall and making 400 hp is easy and you'll have close to 450 torque, with a 350 you'll have to rev it higher. I would use a cam about 224/232 with just under .500 lift on a 110. Performer RPM air gap intake and 750 carb. 5.7" rod and a 200 cc head would be good, you could run a vortech head or find a deal on some sportsman heads. I would build it 9.75 - 10.0-1 compression. No doubt it will make a very cool street motor you can drive any place and anytime.
Too bad you weren't looking for an LS1 I have one sitting in my garage
Too bad you weren't looking for an LS1 I have one sitting in my garage
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right now we are think using the stock block im gonna keep the stocks head because they do match but they wont be on the car. 383 eagle stroker kit not really sure one the cam or heads. budget including motor is probly about 2500 all said and done.
